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Use the symbol < , = and > to compare each number.

a) |-24| _ |-22|
b) 18 _ |-28|

(absolute value)

User Garen
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a. |-24| > |-22|
-24 is greater than -22 because in absolute value comparing values with negatives just see it without the -
b. 18 < -28
18 is less than 28.
User Cgbystrom
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First answer >

second answer <

The negative have more value the are two lines outside means absoulte value

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